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paperbackThe Other Side of the Wall
A Palestinian Christian Narrative of Lament and Hope
by Munther Isaac
A Palestinian Pastor's Invitation to Lament and Hope
Christians have lived in Palestine since the earliest days of the Jesus movement. The Palestinian church predates Islam. Yet Palestinian Christians find themselves marginalized and ostracized. In the heated tensions of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, the voices of Palestinian Christians are often unheard and ignored.
This ...
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paperbackA Sojourner's Truth
Choosing Freedom and Courage in a Divided World
by Natasha Sistrunk Robinson
Foreword by Patricia RaybonA Sojourner's Truth is an African American girl’s journey from South Carolina to the United States Naval Academy, and then to her calling as an international speaker, mentor, and thought-leader. Intertwined with Natasha's story is the story of Moses, a leader who was born into a marginalized people group, resisted the injustices of Pharaoh, denied the power of Egypt, and trusted God even ...
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paperbackPlaying God
Redeeming the Gift of Power
by Andy Crouch
Midwest Publishing Association Award of Excellence
Outreach Magazine Resource of the Year
ForeWord Book of the Year Award Honorable Mention
Power corrupts—as we've seen time and time again. People too often abuse their power and play god in the lives of others. Shady politicians, corrupt executives and ego-filled ...
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paperbackThe Zombie Gospel
The Walking Dead and What It Means to Be Human
by Danielle Strickland
What can zombies teach us about the gospel? The hit show The Walking Dead is set in a post-apocalyptic world inhabited by mindless zombies. The characters have one goal: survive at all costs. At first glance there doesn't seem to be much the show can teach us about God or ourselves. Or is there? Author and speaker Danielle Strickland didn't expect to be drawn to a show about zombies, ...
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paperbackThe Return of the Kingdom
A Biblical Theology of God's Reign
Essential Studies in Biblical Theology
by Stephen G. Dempster
The biblical story begins and ends with God as king. Human beings rebel, however, rather than fulfilling their royal calling to rule creation on behalf of their Sovereign—and the world became enslaved to the rule of a dark, serpentine lord.
In this volume of IVP Academic's Essential Studies in Biblical Theology, Stephen Dempster traces the themes of kingship and kingdom throughout ...
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Youth and teen activism are driving change on a global scale! How can families take action in their communities together? In this interview with Terence Lester and his daughter, Zion, we see how parents and caregivers can mobilize the next generation to serve by fostering values of service and empathy from a young age.
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IVP is pleased to partner with the Christian Community Development Association (CCDA) to publish a line of co-branded books that align with both organizations' shared values of justice and community development.
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paperbackHow to Be a Patriotic Christian
Love of Country as Love of Neighbor
by Richard J. Mouw
What does it mean to love our country?
Some Christians see loyalty to America as central to our faith and identity. Other Christians are skeptical that our nation warrants such devotion or attachment. But Richard Mouw encourages Christians to have a healthy sense of national peoplehood that promotes civic kinship and responsible citizenship. He navigates between Christian ...
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hardcoverThe Myth of the American Dream
Reflections on Affluence, Autonomy, Safety, and Power
by D. L. Mayfield
>2020 ECPA Top Shelf Book Cover Award
Publishers Weekly starred review.
Affluence, autonomy, safety, and power. These are the central values of the American dream. But are they compatible with Jesus' command to love our neighbor as ourselves?
In essays grouped around these four values, D. L. Mayfield asks us to pay attention to the ...
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paperbackThe Beautiful Community
Unity, Diversity, and the Church at Its Best
by Irwyn L. Ince Jr.
Foreword by Timothy KellerOutreach Resource of the Year
The Gospel Coalition Book AwardThe church is at its best when it pursues the biblical value of unity in diversity.
Our world has been torn asunder by racial, ethnic, and ideological differences. It is seen in our politics, felt in our families, and ingrained in our theology. Sadly, the church has often reinforced ...
